December 12, 2005

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"SEER" Ratings and What it Means for You?

Starting January 23rd, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is requiring that builders and manufacturers conform to a 13 seasonal energy efficiency rating or “SEER” standard for any new residential central air conditioners and heat pumps. A SEER rating is similar to a miles-per-galloon rating for automobiles and the new standard is a part of the government’s efforts to improve energy conservation. This standard increases the current SEER standard by 30 percent and amends the existing energy conservation standards for central air conditioners and heat pumps.

Some residents have been inquiring about this new government regulation and how it might affect them. Del Webb has installed 12 SEER units at Sun City Anthem since its inception (even though the previous code only required 10 SEER). While Del Webb is now required to install 13 SEER units on any homes built after the regulation takes effect, current homeowners are not required to update or change their current systems.

However, if a homeowner makes any alterations or repairs to an air conditioning unit or heat pump some time in the future, it is required that the change or replacement be consistent with the updated 13 SEER standard.

In areas of the country where outdated air conditioning units and/or older construction are more common, some homeowners are opting to upgrade to 13 SEER to conserve energy, but no update is required by current homeowners at this time. We hope this information clarifies the new SEER code. For more information, visit http://www.doe.gov  the Department of Energy’s website.


Sasha Jackowich
Public Affairs
Pulte Homes/Del Webb Nevada

Anthem Entryway Water Feature Update

A few weeks ago, there was a small electrical fire in the Anthem entryway water feature’s vault (the control room of the feature). The fire damaged some equipment and new parts had to be ordered. The parts have arrived and repairs are currently being made. The expected completion date for the repairs is Wednesday, December 14th.

Sasha Jackowich
Public Affairs
Pulte Homes/Del Webb Nevada

Performing Arts
Organ Grinders Holiday Concert & Sing-A-Long
December 13, at 7:00 p.m.
Independence Center's Multipurpose Room

Free Admission
Free Hot Apple cider and Cookies after the concert.

Anthem Choraliers Holiday Concert "Something Doing"
December 14 & 15 at 7:00 p.m. each day.
Independence Center's Freedom Hall

Tickets $5 per person. Purchase tickest at the Independence Center ticket booth Monday Wednesday and Friday between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m.

Sun City Anthem Web Site!

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The Minuteman Foundation
Transportation Survey form

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Upcoming Sun City Anthem Activities at home and about town

• Day Trip — Ethel M Factory and Cactus Garden
  December 20. Bus departs Anthem Center at 4:00 p.m.
  $10 per person.
  See the December Spirit, page 13.
• Film — It's a Wonderful Life.
  December 15. 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
  $2 per person. Freedom Hall
  See the December Spirit, page 14.
• Film — Prancer. December 22. 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
  $2 per person. Freedom Hall
  See the December Spirit, page 14.
• E-Z Blackjack by Dr. Henry Tamburin.
  January 10, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
  $12 per person ($15 after 1/9). Anthem Center
  See the December Spirit, page 16.
• Day trip — Wynn Las Vegas
  January 31. Bus departs Anthem Center at 9:30 a.m.
  $10 per person ($12 after 1/25)
  See the December Spirit, page 16.
• Day trip — Mesquite.
  January 18. Bus departs Anthem Center at some as yet to be determined time.
  $8 per person ($9 after 1/15)
  See the December Spirit, page 16.
• Show — Silver Legends
  January 28. 7:00 p.m.
  $25 per person (27$ after 1/13)
  Freedom Hall
  See the December Spirit, page 16.
• Show — Las Vegas Tenors
  January 20 at 7:00 p.m.
  $15 per person, ($17 after 1/13)
  Freedom Hall
  See the December Spirit, page 16.
• Dance — Valentine's Big Band Dance
  February 11 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
  $15 per person
  Hanneman Hall
  See the December Spirit, page 17.
• Show — Sunspots
  February 17 at 7:00 p.m.
  Freedom Hall
  $15 per person ($17 after 2/3)
  See the December Spirit, page 17.

November 14, 2005

The Truth about Cell Phones and the National Do Not Call Registry

If you’ve received an e-mail telling you that your cell phone is about to be assaulted by telemarketing calls as a result of a new cell phone number database, rest assured that this is not the case. Telemarketing to cell phone numbers has always been illegal in most cases and will continue to be so. In response to recent e-mail campaigns urging consumers to place their cell phone numbers on the National Do Not Call Registry, the Federal Trade Commission and Federal Communications Commission issue this advisory to give consumers the facts.

Read the rest of the advisory.

Sun City Anthem Choraliers presents
Concert of the Seasons
December 14 and 15, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. each evening
Freedom Hall

Choraliers Seasonal Concert ticket sales are now on sale Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 1:00 p.m. 'til 4:00 p.m. through December 13th.Ticket price is $5.00. The Choraliers are trying something different this year with a setting of a glitzy New Years Eve party filled with favorite songs of the seasons of the year ending with the audience joining at the concerts end with Auld Lang Syne.

Yvonne Cloutier
Director

The Choraliers need extra accompanists to help out Minnie Beley, our present, so faithful, accompanist. 'Many hands make light work.' Come and join the fun. For further information, please call Yvonne Cloutier, 263-9028

Holiday Hours

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The Minuteman Foundation, Inc.        Tax ID # 48-1256766
2505 Anthem Village Drive, Suite E-480
Henderson, NV 89052

The Minuteman Foundation is the organization which provides the funding needed to support the activities of the Community Service Club. The Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) charity.

The goal of the The Minuteman Foundation is to fund the many and diverse needs of the elderly in each and all of our growing communities.

Pursuant thereto we have allied with the Community Service Club to provide free assistance to SCA residents. The services included are:

Transportation: To local area medical providers or supermarkets. Three (3) business days notice required to arrange for your ride.

Equipment: We will loan you (on a temporary basis) a wheelchair, walker, crutches, cane, or other durable medical equipment.

Home Maintenance: Assistance with minor home maintenance chores such as: cleaning or replacing overhead air filters, replacing batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors, or changing overhead light bulbs.

Home Assistance: Resource Directory of information on fee-based, discount, and many other services available to seniors. Volunteers will also shop and deliver groceries or prescription medication to residents who are temporarily homebound.

Support Groups: CSC sponsors several support groups to assist the residents of Sun City Anthem. These groups are:

• Living “Well” with Disabilities (physical mobility)
  2nd Tuesday, 1—2:30 p.m., Anthem Center

• Alzheimer’s Caregivers
  3rd Monday, 6:30—8:30 p.m., Former Sewing Room

• Bereavement (non denominational) Former Sewing Room
  1st Saturday, 4—5:30 p.m.
  2nd Wednesday, 4:00—5:30 p.m.
  3rd Tuesday, 7—8:30 p.m.
  4th Wednesday, 4:00—5:30 p.m.

• One on one guidance through Jewish bereavement protocol

• One on one grief counseling for loss of a child

• Friends of Bill W. (for recovering alcoholics)
  Every Monday, 7:00 p.m., Anthem Center

• Home Caregivers (for those caring for a loved one at home)
  Every third Monday 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Anthem Center

Volunteers are the backbone of the CSC. We need your help!
HELP US NOW AND WE WILL HELP YOU LATER!

Call 614-5862 to volunteer or for further information.
Our business hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday — Friday.

Please make your dollars count, mail your check to:

The Minuteman Foundation, Inc.
2505 Anthem Village Drive, Suite E-480
Henderson, NV 89052

Please do not send mail for the Foundation to the Sun City Anthem Community Association. Use the above address.

It's easy to make a financial donation to the Foundation with your credit card. Click here. All transactions are via a secure link to PayPal, a wholly owned subsidiary of eBay. Your donation may be fully deductible. Contact your tax advisor.
 

Chuck Davis
Co-founder and Treasurer
The Minuteman Foundation, Inc.